I have been teaching the subject of 'how to finance a small business' since 1987 and things have changed a bit over the years especially with the internet. This "free" eBook STARTUP WISDOM – 27 Strategies for Raising Business Capital recently published by the Washington State Department of Commerce and Washington State University Extension will quickly bring you up-to-date.

In addition to the cartoons that make the reading more fun you will find advantages and disadvantages to each financing option along with a helpful example. It is a quick read, free and the eBook includes some of the newest forms of small business financing available including Reward Crowdfunding and Equity Crowdfunding.

Are you ready to start a business? Read this first!